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Michael Neff
Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelors of Science in Data Science
Rexburg, Idaho
Dec 2016 - Dec 2020
3.9 GPA
Data Science Experience
Data Science Society
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
June 2019 - Current
- Participated in a team that created a Shiny app on R Studio for SCOTs that helps teachers implement and understand surveys in the classroom
- Collaborated with team members via GitHub, Slack, and Google Sheets
- Discovered ways to use R-Studio to retrieve information from thousands of websites
Student Rep. Council - Data Team
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
April 2019 - July 2019
- Analyzed and created surveys using Qualtrics, Excel, and R-Studio that captured the culture of the students
- Presented the results of our analyses to the university administrators and helped them make important decisions regarding the culture of the university
- Created a survey categorization R Shiny app that is designed to improve the productivity of the Data Team by 200%
Work Experience
Waddell & Reeds Assistant
Express Employment Professionals (785-749-7550)
Lawrence, KS
Jan 2020 - Current
785-841-7676
- Improved my co-workers’ efficiency by completing my tasks in a way that made it easier for the next person, such as creating automated Excel spreadsheets, organizing the supply closet, and helping Margaret learn SmartOffice
- Filled in for Margaret’s receptionist taking calls, organizing files, making automated spreadsheets on Excel, and warmly greeting guests
MidWest Canvas Worker
Ascend Staffing (435-833-9700)
Tooele, UT
June 2019 - Aug 2019
435-843-4480
- Built great relationships with my co-workers (some bilangual) that allowed work to be easier and more enjoyable
- Worked consistently and punctually, making sure to start and finish on time, every time
Detroit Diesel Worker
Ascend Staffing (435-833-9700)
Tooele, UT
June 2017 - Jan 2019 (14 Months Working)
435-843-6000
- Excelled in abiding by procedures with top quality first, then efficiency next
- Learned proccesses quickly and became a great asset to each new area and team
- Befriended each co-worker and was able to have fun and work harder with each of them
Movie Theater Usher/Stub-Master/Cashier
Premier Theaters Oaks Stadium 10
Melbourne, FL
Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
321-953-3388
- Happily cleaned the theaters, halls, bathrooms, and lobby with punctuality and quality
- Directed customers to their theater and the cleaning of theaters and changing of mylars
- Greeted customers warmly, making them a little happier while assisting them purchase tickets and concessions
Volunteer Experience
Improv Comedy Theater
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
April 2017 - Current
- Gained many valuable life skills by learning how to create well-structured scenes on the spot with my team
- Performed in many hilarious shows with my Improv team that spread many smiles
- Energized the audience and led Improv games as an emcee in many shows
Full-time Volunteer Representative
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Boise, Idaho
September 2014 - September 2016
- Committed hundreds of hours to community and individual service that created many strong friendships
- Overcame my anti-sociality by learning how to listen to and talk with my friends and strangers
- Magnified self-accountability in those around me by helping them to love and serve everyone
Tutoring Experience
College Success Course Mentor
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
April 2017 - July 2017
- Fostered intrinsic motivation within seemingly uninterested students by teaching them how to teach and learn from their classmates
- Provided instructive feedback for facilitators that improved their lesson plans
- Raised the class’ view of their self-worth by making sure each student was seen, heard, and felt by the end of each day